Case 2

Progressive VTE in a high risk asymptomatic patient • 60 year old male s/p MVA with left clavicle fracture and left temporal lobe contusion, SAH and SDH. No intra-abdominal or thoracic injuries. • Had bolt and ventriculostomy placed • Patient was... More

Progressive VTE in a high risk asymptomatic patient • 60 year old male s/p MVA with left clavicle fracture and left temporal lobe contusion, SAH and SDH. No intra-abdominal or thoracic injuries. • Had bolt and ventriculostomy placed • Patient was considered high risk for DVT and was placed on mechanical prophylaxis. He was not a candidate for chemical prophylaxis. Less